Main area: Nursing, Diagnostics, Therapies and Cancer services
Grade: NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Part time
* Flexible working
22.5 hours per week (up to 22.5 hours over up to 3 days per week)
Job ref: 323-NM3730-GK
Employer: Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: St Peters Hospital
Town: Chertsey
Salary: £39,205 - £47,084 pa inc. HCAS, pro rata of 22.5 hours pw
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/10/2024 23:59
Clinical Nurse / Biomedical Scientist / Pharmacist Anticoagulation
NHS AfC: Band 6
Job overview
* Provide basic and complex warfarin dosage management in the initiation and management of warfarin therapy
* Lead and manage clinics for complex and medically unstable patients on warfarin
* Support and assist occasionally with point of care clinics at Woking Community Diagnostic Hub
* Patient and carer education, at initiation and throughout the duration of warfarin therapy
* Formulate guideline led warfarin peri operative plans for ASPH and specialist centres including but not limited to cardiology specialties and bariatric specialties
Main duties of the job
* Make independent professional evidence based decisions requesting and interpreting INR results, including manually adjusting anticoagulation dosages, and be accountable for these decisions
* Manage and run face to face anticoagulant clinics for complex and clinically unstable patients
* Provide occasional cover for point of care anticoagulant clinics based at Woking Community Diagnostic hub
* Formulate warfarin peri operative plans for patients registered with ASPH anticoagulant service and for other specialties including, but not limited to, bariatric services and cardiology services, following national and local guidelines.
* Manage patients thrombo prophylaxis pre and post operatively as required. Teaching patients to self inject. Commence/discontinue LMWH treatment on own professional judgement based on current guidelines
* Establish effective and highly complex communication links with all users to ensure safe, efficient and patient centred warfarin management.
* Provide accessible advice for patients and carers accounting for communication barriers, via telephone, email, correspondence and anticoagulant clinics
* Provide Warfarin education advice for patients, carers and others healthcare professionals
Working for our organisation
Ashford and St. Peters Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust serves a population of more than 410,000 people living in North-West Surrey, parts of Hounslow and beyond.
Over 3,700 highly trained doctors, nurses, midwives, therapists, healthcare scientists and other support staff make up our workforce, providing a wide range of services across our two hospital sites, Ashford, Surrey and St Peter's, Chertsey, Surrey.
Our vision is to be one of the best healthcare Trusts in the country. We are committed to providing continuous professional development and flexibility to shape our workforce around our patient care.
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
* Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
* On-site Nurseries
* On-site staff cafes
* On-site parking
* Salary Sacrifice schemes including wage stream, lease cars, Cycle to Work schemes and home electronics
Adverts may close early, so applicants are encouraged to submit an application as soon as possible.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
In addition to the main duties of the post above, the following details the key responsibilities of the role:
* To participate in bi annual Benchmarking audit scheme and effect and monitor any changes that are required in order to provide an optimum service for all our users.
* Make appropriate referrals to other healthcare professionals and accept and assess referrals from other disciplines
* Provide colleague training, competency assessment and support as required for the role.
* Maintain computerised records using DAWN and Cerner software for warfarinised patients
* Be a resource within both the Trust and the Community for anticoagulant advice and information on anticoagulant therapy issues.
* To use “LEAN Thinking” principles in the development of the Service
* Report incidents and complaints pertinent to the service provided to ensure that appropriate actions are promptly taken to proactively manage incidents/complaints and give feedback to the team leader
* Participate in regular risk assessments of the Anticoagulant Service in line with Trust policy
* Participate in the projects undertaken both by Medical teams, Consultant Haematologists and by the Department of Haematology concerning the Anticoagulant Service
* Have a deep understanding of relevant databases and IT systems, develop knowledge and skills in the use of the anticoagulant therapy dosing system (DAWN).
* Be aware of Patient Group Directives (PGD’s) and Trust Protocols relevant to Anticoagulation. Review and update as required
* Ensure you have full competencies for the treatment and monitoring of patients requiring anticoagulant treatment
* To maintain confidentiality surrounding the patient’s care and treatment at all times
* To ensure documentation is completed accurately and within agreed timescales using Trust approved documentation, in line with NMC, HPC, Royal Pharmaceutical Society and Trust guidelines
* To have a knowledge of and adhere to Trust policy and professional standards
* To demonstrate a professional approach to work, and act in accordance with the Trust 4 P’s pledge and NMC Code of Professional Conduct and HPC, Royal Pharmaceutical Society regulations at all times
* To undertake further training and academic qualifications as relevant to the role and service requirements
* Keep abreast of developments in anticoagulant treatment by attending local, national, and international meetings and actively networking with colleagues locally, regionally and nationally
* Participate in local and national committees and working parties
Person specification
Knowledge and Skills
* Registered with your professional body
* Experience managing patients on anticoagulation
* Demonstrate excellent communication skills working within a multidisciplinary team and for service users
* Demonstrate a strong team working ethic while retaining ability for working autonomously
* Non Medical prescriber
* Demonstrates a passion for excellence and personal responsibility
* Flexible and adaptable approach to working
* Knowledge of pharmacology of warfarin
Skills
* Demonstrate good time management
* Able to work under pressure
Employer certification / accreditation badges
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Name: Julie Hargreaves
Job title: Anticoagulation Specialist BMS
Email address: j.hargreaves3@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01932 722 161
Please contact me to discuss the role or to arrange an informal visit.
Thanks,
Julie
#J-18808-Ljbffr